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About jbwoodward

John serves as Director of Counseling and Training for Grace Fellowship International. His main article archive is GraceNotebook.com

Praying in Jesus Name

“Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Ifye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it” (John xiv. 13, 14). This was something quite new, … Continue reading

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Live a Praying Life

I had the opportunity of correspondence and a phone conversation with Jennifer Kennedy Dean before she went to be with the Lord. Her books and videos on living a praying life have a helpful biblical scope and grace orientation. Here … Continue reading

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A Praying Life

“…praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints…” Ephesians 6:18 We should try to believe as we pray, think as we pray, feel as … Continue reading

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Overcoming Hindrances

“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;  meanwhile praying also for us…Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all … Continue reading

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Grace to Overcome Prayerlessness

Andrew Murray, pastor and author from South Africa, continues to inspire believers through the legacy of his books. These include With Christ in The School of Prayer. In his book, The Prayer Life, he offers this insight to help the … Continue reading

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Listening Prayer

God’s Word has many examples of prayer as speaking to God as well as listening for His response. To the prophets God’s response was sometimes in an audible voice. We have this prophetic Word confirmed, so the Bible should always … Continue reading

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A Private Place and Time

by A. T. Pierson Every praying person needs some place and time for prayer, free from needless interruption and intrusion. Our Lord counsels us, when we pray, to get somehow, somewhere, a silent, secret, communing place with God as the … Continue reading

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Praying Always

“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.” Luke 18:1 “Pray without ceasing.” 1 These 5:17 The instruction to pray “always” does not mean we are to neglect the ordinary duties … Continue reading

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Preparing for Your Day

“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.” Psalm 5:3 by W. E. Sangster Practice the presence of God! Hold fellowship with him! Even … Continue reading

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Prayer as Fellowship With God

“That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you … Continue reading

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